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P181 NLC

1997 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,391 mi
Last recorded73,391 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Honda Accord99,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 NLC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2012 73,391 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage to offside rear lens

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,391 miles

damage to offside rear lens

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 20 Jul 2012 73,095 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers door interior handle missing. Door opens from inside using pliers as supplied by customer.Drivers window inoperative

Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,000 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,000 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 63,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2010 63,419 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,398 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 417,420 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 417,420 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 41,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,629 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,221 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 38,221 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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P181 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1997 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 99,913 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P181 NLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Accord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P181 NLC is a 1997 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P181 NLC safe to buy?

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